hello doc kathy,

may God almighty give you more wisdom as you help to give advice to all

i remenber when i wrote you early this year when i had miscarriage,you advice me and encourage me.now i am 6month and 2days gone.and am expecting a BOY.Everything is going on well with me and my preg.

Doc,is it safe to fly for 20hours and when is the best month?and i will fly this month may be at 6months and 2weeks for 5hrs.i talk to my OB here he said he will give me drugs to help to prevent discomfort.

pls what your advice sincrerely.

thank you

Busy_body:

When you are buying the pampers, make sure you only buy about 28 pieces for size I as they grow out of it pretty quick. I remembered dashing to the supermarket and dumping about 10 size 1 pampers in the trolley, but was told by a stranger with a smile on her face that my action showed that I was a first time mum Also try and avoid buying anything from under 3-6 months, unless you need premmie clothes.

As for the pampers in Nigeria, the 1400 naira ones are the plastic ones. The ones I got for my son at a shop in Omole starting with S can't remember the name again, cost me 6400 naira for a pack of 34 and the chinko wipes were 3000 naira only

Thanks a lot, you have been much helpful. I believe we needed such solid information. We, me and my husband, concluded important points. I knew that pampers price is so high in Nigeria, you would not believe the price here, it is so cheap, original ones, because they are made here. Pampers and other brands have factories here. And the wipes price, my husband didnt agree to buy from here but after what you said, he agreed

Also, your advice on cloth matter under 3-6 months is very good, thanks again, we did not think about it. I guess when one is a first time mother and she see all of these varities, her head turns and wants to buy everything

My dear mothers to be and friends, thanks a lot for your sincere feelings& advices. May God bless you all, and me of course I wish all pregnants safe delivery

I have already started buying the baby stuff, I could not resist the temptation any more. The varities are so much and the prices are ok. Thanks to God, We bought some things, and other are gifted from my in laws, even I am thinking to bring a bed with me. A friend advised me to buy all Jhonson & Jhonson products (hair lotion& Shampo,powder , etc) and enough pampers at least for the first 3 months especially that it is cheap here. I was told that the pampers pack (12 pieces) in Nigeria costs 1400Naira, is it real!

jandor:

i pray we all have a safe delievery

Amen

@ Gamine

Thanks a lot. VI is far and the traffic is too much. I am thinking about possibilities of rushing to the hospital in critical hours like night or rush hour.


@joy2dworld 

Thanks a lot and congratulations with my heart prayers for easy delivery for you

I am in Egypt right now but we may branch Dubai soon before going home. All varieties are here, in fact my head got turned because of what i saw. I do not know what to take and what to leave, I feel I want to bring everything but my husband advised me to ask what we should take and what we will find in Nigeria with moderate prices, espicially that he is afraid of the weight. I thought it is easy job before seeing the shops but i guess it is not.

Again thanks for the great help you both gave me, May God bless you

@titilaelae

thanks for the advice. I am four months now. I heard about the long procedures and requirements of Ayinke House, actually I was looking for a private hospital if possible, or do you say no private one is up to Ayinke House.

As the baby stuff, I am confused, some of my friends are advicing to bring with me, while people here are advicing that I can get it here. If I can know the average of the prices of this stuff, e.g. carrier baby car, car sit and baby bed, can I get average prices in Nigeria so I can compare and make my mind

Thanks again and your Chocolate is reserved securely

@Flakybaby

Thanks alot

Hello Doctor s,Doctor Kathy and

Hello every body

I am a first time mother. Soon by God's Grace I will have my first baby. Right now, I am abroad but will come back soon, and many questions are crossing my mind.

I need recomendations of a good hospital for check up and delivery. I need a hospital in Ikeja axis.

Also I am wondering if I should buy the baby stuff from here and taking more luggage or home Nigeria or it will be more expensive. I am confused.

please can any tells me the cost of the pampers, car baby sit and baby bed, should I bring it with me or wait till coming home back.

Please, I know some people may see my questions are funny but I am serious and I will be glad to receive your responses

Thanks

Hello every body

I am a first time mother. Soon by God's Grace I will have my first baby. Right now, I am abroad but will come back soon, and many questions are crossing my mind.

I need recomendations of a good hospital for check up and delivery. I need a hospital in Ikeja axis.

Also I am wondering if I should buy the baby stuff from here and taking more luggage  or home Nigeria or it will be more expensive. I am confused.

please can any tells me the cost of the pampers, car baby sit and baby bed, should I bring it with me or wait till coming home back.

Please, I know some people may see my questions are funny but I am serious and I will be glad to receive your responses

Thanks

lovelynn:

Thanks man for the thread. I am a Lionesss too, Linguistics 2005 and i reside at Onitsha. Does anyone know where Alumni meeting is being held at Onitsha? I am currently jobless not minding the fact that i made second class honors upper division. I have also finished youth service since Jan. 31st 2007. My no. is 08030570531. Someone should please come to my aid. Thanks.

Is it the same Person that wrote this thread
I am about to finish my NYSC, Batch B 2007, passing out on Thursday by God's Grace, and Batch B 2008 are leaving the camp on Friday, tell me where did you get your posting letters from or your got the invitations vocally from BIG MEN in those banks

Pls take care O! Zip up Girl

What is your point. Don't you know that your thread may frustrate other fresh graduates who are disperate for tiny chance

Good Luck

davidylan:

Have you asked yourself why muslims are so desperate to force Jesus into their religion? Cannot Islam stand on its

If believing so will give you peace of mind, you may say it over and over again  Muslims are not desperate to force ANYONE in Islam, because simply we worship God The Exalted, The Absolute One, Absolute Power.

59. The similitude of Jesus before God is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was) 3- Al-Imran

davidylan:

Where are the "messages" of Jesus in YOUR QURAN?

Don’t just say NO NO NO, and live the denial case. Bring your proves and I bring mine and we read all and each of us has the right at the end to believe whatever he wants despite it won't make his belief the right just because he believes so.

You Asked about samples from Jesus, God's Blessings and Peace Upon Him, Messages in Quran, here are few samples.
Then will God say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Recount My favour to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I strengthened thee with the holy spirit, so that thou didst speak to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught thee the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel and behold! thou makest out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My leave, and thou breathest into it and it becometh a bird by My leave, and thou healest those born blind, and the lepers, by My leave. And behold! thou bringest forth the dead by My leave. And behold! I did restrain the Children of Israel from (violence to) thee when thou didst show them the clear Signs, and the unbelievers among them said: 'This is nothing but evident magic.'

From Al-Maida - (The Table)
111. Behold! the disciples, said: "O Jesus the son of Mary! can thy Lord send down to us a table set (with viands) from heaven?" Said Jesus: "Fear God, if ye have faith."
112. "And behold! I inspired the disciples to have faith in Me and Mine Messenger. they said, 'We have faith, and do thou bear witness that we bow to Allah as Muslims'".
113. They said: "We only wish to eat thereof and satisfy our hearts, and to know that thou hast indeed told us the truth; and that we ourselves may be witnesses to the miracle."
114. Said Jesus the son of Mary: "O God our Lord! Send us from heaven a table set (with viands), that there may be for us - for the first and the last of us - a solemn festival and a sign from thee; and provide for our sustenance, for thou art the best Sustainer (of our needs)."
115. God said: "I will send it down unto you: But if any of you after that resisteth faith, I will punish him with a penalty such as I have not inflicted on any one among all the peoples."

From Ashura (consultation)
13. The same religion has He established for you as that which He enjoined on Noah - the which We have sent by inspiration to thee - and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: Namely, that ye should remain steadfast in religion, and make no divisions therein: to those who worship other things than Allah, hard is the (way) to which thou callest them. God chooses to Himself those whom He pleases, and guides to Himself those who turn (to Him).

davidylan:

Have you asked yourself why muslims are so desperate to force Jesus into their religion? Cannot Islam stand on its own without having to go borrowing "prophets" from the bible? Where are the "messages" of Jesus in YOUR QURAN?

Desperate!!  You are funny man. It is a religion that inspired and sent from God through His Messenger to mankind. We are not Desperate to put or remove anything from Islam. Quran talks about more than 25 Prophets, God's Blessings and Peace Upon Them, to show us how people in the past did not believe, what they asked their Prophets and how God punished or blessed them.
On the other hand, do you think you really know all about Christianity, do you know that the Bible is really sixty-six individual books, written on two (or possibly three) continents, in three different languages, over a period of approximately 1500 years, by more that 40 authors (who came from many walks of life),


On the other hand, the sent By God, Quran is the same one since 1429 years ago. It is the ONLY religious scripture that is diffidently the same from day one. You can search on internet about this fact and tell me latter what does it mean. Do you know that the (doctrine of the Trinity) in Christianity is taken from the ancient Egyptian religions and they called it the life key and it was the father, Osiris, the son Horas, and the mother Isis. Search about it and get some answers.

davidylan:

- The God of the bible regards Himself as a FATHER, the one in the quran vehemently denies this appelation

Jesus, God's Blessings and Peace Upon Him, in Islam is a prophet, a messenger from God.

(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: But she pointed to the babe. They said: "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle"? He said: "I am indeed a servant of Allah. He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet. And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live. He hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable. So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)". Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute. It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! when He determines a matter, He only says to it, "Be", and it is. Verily Allah is my Lord and your Lord: Him therefore serve ye: this is a Way that is straight. But the sects differ among themselves: and woe to the unbelievers because of the (coming) Judgment of a Momentous Day! . How plainly will they see and hear, the Day that they will appear before Us! but the unjust today are in error manifest!. But warn them of the Day of Distress, when the matter will be determined: for (behold,) they are negligent and they do not believe!. It is We Who will inherit the earth, and all beings thereon: to Us will they all be returned) 19Maryam, verses 29-40


(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: And behold! God will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Didst thou (did you) say unto men, worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of God.?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). If I had said it, thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, and I do not know what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden. "Never said I to them aught except what Thou didst command me to say, to wit, 'worship God, my Lord and your Lord'; and I was a witness over them whilst I dwelt amongst them; when Thou didst take me up Thou wast the Watcher over them, and Thou art a witness to all things. "If Thou dost punish them, they are Thy servant: If Thou dost forgive them, Thou art the Exalted in power, the Wise". Allah will say: "This is a day on which the truthful will profit from their truth: theirs are gardens, with rivers flowing beneath,- their eternal Home: Allah well-pleased with them, and they with Allah. That is the great salvation, (the fulfilment of all desires). To Allah doth belong the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, and it is He Who hath power over all things) 5 Al-Maida, verses 116-120

Truly, you are right. We do not worship Jesus, God's Blessings and Peace Upon Him

davidylan:

The same weak, desperate bid to force the God of the bible into the quran. THEY ARE NOT AND CAN NEVER BE THE SAME. Its not really by force bro.

- The God of the bible regards Himself as a FATHER, the one in the quran vehemently denies this appelation
- The God of the bible died on the cross of calvary, the one in the quran scoffs at the idea that man can kill him.

Where is the "conclusive evidence" you claim to have shown?

(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: Say: Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman (Most) Gracious) by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well), for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between) 17 (Al-Isra) verse110

You are right my bro, you do not worship the same God. Muslims do not worship Jesus. He was talking about God in the Old Testament, Torah, Who is the same God in Quran. Read both Old and New Testament again and you will see that they are not the same. Jehovah, El, Allah is not Jesus.

(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute.  He begetteth (gave birth) not nor is He begotten (given birth).  And there is none like unto Him) 112 (Al-Ihklas – Oneness of God)

fotodaddy:

You sure??

I do not know for you pal, but for me a wife is very enough, i just pray God not to go crazy, sometimes you think that women do not feel themselves unless they nag you till knock you off

Talking seriously, a wife doesnt mean just a sack to collect sperm, you have to share all her life and the same to her. So, try to imagine someone is sharing 80 lives he must be mindless or senseless Any one loves his wife and fears God will be faithful to her as she is supposed to be

On the other hand, against false hearsay and misinformation, Islam restricts marriage to more than one wife unless in very restricted and particular cases.

Quran is the only religious scripture in the world that says 'marry only one' Quran is the only religious book, on the face of this earth, that contains the phrase 'marry only one'. There is no other religious book that instructs men to have only one wife. It was only later, that the Hindu priests and the Christian Church restricted the number of wives to one, not according to scriptures but to civil development conclusions.


(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: if ye (you) fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (between them), then only one) An-nisa

(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: Ye (you) are never able to be fair and just as between women, even if it is your ardent desire: But turn not away (from a woman) altogether, so as to leave her (as it were) hanging (in the air). If ye come to a friendly understanding, and practise self- restraint, God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful) An-nisa 129

However, we must confess that many men have turned this rule as many other to their favorite while others took and spread it all over the world as deforming Islam.

It does not need a religion to be greedy

fotodaddy:

Where were the wives married?? How performed the ceremony?? Are these people not also guilty??

i wonder, Did they wake up to discover suddenly that he has 80 wives. Most men barely can bear one wife, What he is doing with all of them

Is it true  It cannt be  What a backwardness 
However, I will comment as it is true, at least because I know how Northern leaders work out their called Islamic law (Sharia) and how they turned it out to be just a political tool while they are out of control, moreover against Islam and its law itself.

In Islam, the penalty of death is applicable only in one case, committing murder.

(In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: that if any one killed a person - unless it be for murder (committing murder crime) or for spreading mischief (destruction) in the land - it would be as if he killed the whole man kind and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole man kind. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land) Al-ma'ida 32

There is nothing like killing someone for any other crimes even for committing adultery.

This is about that funny statement. On the other hand, that organization, whatever its name has no power in any law to convict anyone for any crime. It is just mess that gives them the opportunity to claim that. No one, whoever he is, has the right to replace the normal authorities in the society, The Legislature, The Judiciary, and the elected Executive power.

DeepZone:

The violence involved in the two religions should've been enough proof.

The Two Religions, So what or who do you worship or ar you Atheist

DeepZone:

The violence involved in the two religions should've been enough proof.

Violence!!!! Who talked about being violent here!! I was challenging you to join a sophisticated and well-mannered debate.

Cayon:

Ok, the Quoran was dictated by Muhammad ?

As if what you are saying is a fact, you say a lie and start to believe it.

God (SWT, Glory and Praises to be to Him) says in Holy Quran: (In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful: We have sent thee inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and the Messengers after him we sent inspiration to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the Psalms. Of some apostles We have already told thee the story; of others We have not and to Moses Allah spoke directly. Messengers who gave good news as well as warning, that mankind, (after the apostles), should have no plea against Allah. For Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.   Al Nisa, verses 163 - 165

TO DEEPZONE AND NOSSYCHECK

God (SWT, Glory and Praises to be to Him) says in Holy Quran: (In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful "Do the Unbelievers think that they can take My servants as protectors besides Me? Verily We have prepared Hell for the Unbelievers for (their) entertainment.
Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?-
"Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life, while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?"
They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him (in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We, on the Day of Judgment, give them any weight (value).
That is their reward, Hell, because they rejected Faith, and took My Signs and My Messengers by way of jest) Al Kahf verses 102-106

If any one of both of you really is ready to scrutinize our both religions; Christianity and Islam and see at the end WHO IS ON THE TRUE PATH AND WHO IS WORSHIPPING IDOLS, I am here waiting him and ready for challenge.

This topic and question show great ignorance about Islam. The real problem is that most of information and attitudes towards Islam are taken from bias Western and Christian media, which come with flood of rumors and lies. Many of those lies would be faded if one easily checks any good website.
Moslems have never face Moon, they just use it for timing and scheduling their months and duties. They are in this as Chinese, Japanese and many other nations especially those who contributed in Human Civilization early.
Allah (SWT) says in Holy Quran: (In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful "They ask thee concerning the New Moons. Say: They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the affairs of) men, and for Pilgrimage. It is no virtue if ye enter your houses from the back: It is virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses through the proper doors: And fear Allah. That ye may prosper" Al Bakarah verse 189
I think it is obvious what role does moon play in Muslims life.
Moslems face only Mecca, Kaaba, in their prayers as Jews face Jerusalem in their prayers too. And again it is neither to East or West, it is to Mecca whatever is the direction to it. If you are in China or Japan it will be to the South West, if you are in Europe it will be to the South East, while if you are in Nigeria you will be to the North East
Why is that? It is another story you can get it easily if you want to know. However, as you do not know where Muslims are doing in their prayers, you will not try to know the true answer of all of your questions.

Alasalamu Alikom, I support so much the conclusion that shuppie said, in this situation both of them are trying to obey Allah (SWT) and do the best in this track.
In fact, for first sight, this situation is about love. This family is blessed by Allah with LOVE. The girl loves God and wants to fast for Him, she loves her father so she fasts secretly, the father tries to prevent her and gives out charity on behalf of her because he loves God and does not want to disobey Him, and he loves his daughter and does not want her to get hurt or disobey God. It is a real story of family of love.
However, we are talking here about obedience or disobedience Allah's Directions. Who can say that she may bear fast and has the right to do or she can't and she should not do it? Therefore, Sheiks or Imams said that the girl should be examined by a God- fearing doctor and he is the only one to say no, she should not fast and her life will be in danger if she fasts, in this case she must not fast and she will be disobeying Allah directions.
She should be enlightened about Allah's (SWT) directions in this matter.
Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Quran:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم "وأنفقوا في سبيل الله ولا تلقوا بأيديكم إلى التهلكة وأحسنوا إن الله يحب المحسنين" صدق الله العظيم سورة البقرة الآية 195
BESM ELLAHI ALRAHMANU ALRAHIM " WA ANFIQU FE SABIL ALLAH WA LA TOLKO BE AYDIKOM ELA ALTAHLOKAH WA AHSENO IN ALLAH YOHEBU ALMOHSENIN"
Meaning, (And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good)
Moreover, Sheiks said that if it is said by a God- fearing that one should not fast, he/ she will be committing a sin by fasting because he/she might put his life in danger which is not his own property and belongs to Allah.
Also, Muhammed Messenger of God (PPAUH) said "IN ALLAH YOHEBU AN TO'TA ROKHASOH KAMA YOHEBU AN TOJTANBU NWAHEEH" or as The Messenger PPAUH said
Meaning, As Allah (SWT) likes His prohibitions to be avoided by His servants, as He likes His permissions to be taken by His servants.
May Allah accepts from both and give them more love, peace and cure the girl, Ameen
By the way, Ramdan mostly will be on 1st September Insha'a Allah, it is announced in some Arab countries astronomically

doc kath

thanks so much for your reply may God almighty reward and bless you amen

doc kathy.
thanks alot may God bless you
my blood was 0 positive but i will do another
i feel indigestion.i eat my dinner b4 5pm nigeria time but still feel full till 1opm.pls can you list for me what and what not to eat and how to cope with this problem.how is my preg pls my LMP was 23 may pls calculate for me .
thanks and God bless

hi doc,thanks for all your reply,am sorry to inform you that i loss my prego march,but thank God am preg again,5weeks now i wont repeat the mistakes i made the last time that lead to the misscarriage,however am thinking to go another doc for check up by 4month time?is it ok and pls a friend of mime say i shld not take omega 3 tabl and pregnacare vitamins?is it ok and pls desribe good omega 3 i shld tke i have already start take pregnacare vitamins.
doc this is my 1st preg ever,my friend just told me to go aslo for rh factor.and what again do you think also.cos the nigeria doc dont know anything all they know is to give bills,but not exp.if they were exp i wont mind paying 1 mill for each anta,pls i need your reply and pls do you really know of any good hospital around ikeja axis?

doc i am 5weeks preg i bleed the same time i normally have my period.is it normal
i am presently on bed rest,and i will undergo scan in 2weeks time,cos then it didnt show anything.
thanking You for you quick rreply

doc kathy,
i went to see my gyne i explain all to him
he advice to make another preg test even after bleeding for 1odays
and pelvic scan

doc the preg show positive and the scan show nothing and i will by Gods grace make another scan view in 3weeks time.

what do you think?and my LMP was 1st march and the my gyne says it cound be 7weeks max and 5weeks mim

Thanks a lot Doc. Kathy, May God bless you

Hello every body, I am a graduate of Health and Physical Education Bsc, currently serving Bacth B in Lagos. Please, I am looking for a job after my service, next September. Can any one help me in this matter. Thanks, wish you all the best

ALL OF THESE STORIES REALLY PISS ME OFF
EVEN MY HUSBAND THAT IS A WHITE MAN KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HE HATE GOING TO CHURCH WITH ME
INFANT IS SO BAD
MEN OF GOD IN THESE MESS